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Demagogue

Demagogue also spelled Demagog refers to a person who appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the people to gain power.

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Demand characteristics

Demand characteristics refer to cues in an experiment that tell the participant what behavior is expected. It is a term used in psychology experiments to describe a cue that makes participants aware of what the experimenter expects to find or how participants are expected to behave.

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Demandingness

Demandingness is a term often used in psychology to describe an individual's inclination to set excessively high standards or expectations for themselves or others. In this comprehensive article, we will delve into the meaning of demandingness in the psychological context, provide numerous examples, discuss potential risks associated with this trait, and offer recommendations for managing demanding tendencies. We will also explore any historical and legal aspects related to demandingness. The article concludes with examples of sentences demonstrating the usage of "demandingness" in different grammatical forms and lists related terms within the field of psychology.

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Demandingness/Control

Demandingness/Control refers to a dimension of parenting that describes how restrictive and demanding parents are

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Demarche

Demarche refers to a course of action ; a maneuver. Demarche may also be defined as a diplomatic representation or protest; a statement or protest addressed by citizens to public authorities.

Dementia

Dementia refers to a severe deterioration of cognitive abilities, such as memory, reasoning, judgement, and other higher mental processes.

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Dementia of the Alzheimer’s type

dementia of the Alzheimer’s type refers to gradual onset of cognitive deficits caused by Alzheimer’s disease, principally identified by a person’s inability to recall newly or previously learned material. It is the most common form of Dementia.

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Dementia praecox

dementia praecox refers to a Latin term which means "premature loss of mind" is an early label for what is now called Schizophrenia, emphasizing the disorder’s frequent appearance during adolescence.

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